Not the plant you're looking for? Search over 300,000 plants
Herbaceous Perennial

Bergenia 'Eroica'
  • RHS AGM
  • RHS Plants for pollinators

elephant's ears 'Eroica'

An evergreen perennial that reaches approximately 50cm in height with an equal spread. It has vivid purple-pink flowers in spring that appear on tall, red stems, held above bronze-green leaves that redden in winter. A very floriferous cultivar with good frost-resistance

Synonyms
Bergenia cordifolia 'Eroica'
Buy this plant
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.5–1 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Red Pink Purple Bronze Green
Summer Bronze Green
Autumn Bronze Green
Winter Bronze Green Red
Position
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
Aspect

South–facing or North–facing or East–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Drought resistance
Yes
Hardiness
H7
Botanical details
Family
Saxifragaceae
Native to the UK
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Matforming
Genus

Bergenia are evergreen rhizomatous perennials with leathery, rounded leaves and dense, erect clusters of bell-shaped pink or white flowers in spring

Name status

Accepted

How to grow

Cultivation

Grows well in most humus-rich soils but dislikes extremes of heat and drought. Frosts may damage early flowers. See Bergenia cultivation for further advice

Propagation

Propagate by division or by rhizome section cuttings in Spring or Autumn

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Wildlife gardens
  • Flower borders and beds
  • Ground cover
Pruning

Remove faded flower spikes and older brown or damaged leaves in spring

Pests

May be susceptible to vine weevil and slugs and snails

Diseases

May be susceptible to a leaf spot

Get involved

The Royal Horticultural Society is the UK’s leading gardening charity. We aim to enrich everyone’s life through plants, and make the UK a greener and more beautiful place.